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A. This pattern really only works if you have
a printer. Because there are so many different sizes and
options, it's important to be able to print each size more than
once so it can be cut with different options etc. I love
to sell patterns, but I love it more when people find a pattern
that fits their needs best. The full range of this pattern is
lost if you do not have access to a printer.

A. It shouldn't be. But, if you do run into
issues, be sure to email me and we'll work through them
together. Printing in color makes the markings easier to read
but the pattern will still be usable in grayscale.

A. I have given the utmost effort in hopes
that nobody will be unhappy with the pattern. Patterns have been
tested again and again by my scores and scores of testers to
make sure that this pattern fits well on a large range of shapes
and sizes and is easy to follow. But, the truth is, no single
pattern fits every child perfectly. Unfortunately, this is a
buyer beware situation and I cannot give refunds.
I encourage all potential customers to seek out others who have
used this pattern and ask questions to make sure it will meet
your particular needs.

A. Honestly, there's no quick and easy
answer to this question. With so many options on the pattern, it
will 100% depend on what you make, how you make it, the width of
the fabric, what size you make, and how many you want to make.
Once you have the pattern and determine these things, ordering
supplies won't be so tricky. I can offer some advice now though.
If you are new to diaper-making, order fabrics or supplies in
smaller quantities in case you don't enjoy working with or using
that particular fabric/product. Try several different kinds of
fabric.

smallest useable "diaper cut"

newborn

15.5 x 15.5 inches

small

17 x 17 inches

medium

18.5 x 18.5 inches

large

20 x 20 inches

45” wide fabric

newborn

1/2 yard yields 3 layers, 2/3 yard yields 4 layers

small

5/8 or 2/3 yards yields 4 layers

medium

2/3 yard yields 3 layers

large

2/3 yard yields 3 layers

60” wide fabric

newborn

1/2 yard yields 4-5, 2/3 yard yields 6 layers

small

1/2 yard 4 layers, 2/3 or 5/8 yard yields 5 layers

medium

5/8 yard yields 5 layers

large

2/3 yard yields 4 layers

Personally, I'm okay with fudging a little to get more from my
fabrics. For example, if you have a 1/2 yard piece of PUL you
*can* get medium cuts from it if it's cut perfectly straight.
I'm a real cheapskate with my fabrics though and if I have to
fudge a hair's length here or there to get my medium cuts from a
1/2 yard cut, I make it work. Just don't try this with fabrics
that shrink since purchasing 1/2 yard of a cotton fabric can
leave you shy by up to 2 inches once it has been washed and
dried.

To get the best use from fabric, alternate wings up and wings
down like this:
This 60 inch wide fabric such as PUL - 18 inches in length and
the medium pattern. This means you could get 8 medium cuts from
1 yard of fabric if you are VERY careful.

Or, purchase a slightly longer length (6 inches more should be
plenty)of fabric so you can stagger the pattern layout and get
more cuts like this:

Whatever the case, the only size that I really like to use
1-yard cuts with is the size small, or the medium if I'm very
careful with it. Generally though, 1/2 yard or 1 yard cuts work
for NB and smalls and 2/3 yard cuts work well for small, medium,
and larges.

Keep in mind that these are averages and sometimes fabrics that
are suppose to be 60 inches wide end up only being 56 inches
wide and your mileage will vary. You can compensate by seaming
wings or even doing things like leaving off the largest snap
setting on a side snap if your kids tend to be thinner and you
need to make the narrower fabric work.

If I want a "yard" of something (which is what I tend to think
of as a usable piece.. not literally 36 inches), I usually order
1 1/3 yards to work with so it'll work with any size. BUT, if
it's a fabric that tends to shrink, a little, order 1 1/2yards.
If it tends to shrink a lot, 1 2/3 yards or even 1 3/4 yards in
order to end up with 1 1/3 yards of usable fabric.

Soakers are often cut from scrap and waste fabric. If you want
separate yardage, 1/2 yard of a mid to heavy weight fabric like
sherpa or bamboo fleece (60"wide) will yield 6-12 layers
depending on layout and size which would normally be 3-6 diapers
(for a 3-layer soaker).

You'll also need elastic. Since elastic lengths needed can vary
depending on what kind of elastic you intend to use, my
recommendation is to err on the side of too much rather than too
little. I like to order 3/4 yards per diaper for knit and woven
elastics. For clear elastic or Lastin, 1/3 yard per diaper is
likely plenty. If you want to be on the safe side since it's
difficult to find locally, figure 1/2 yard per diaper.

Hook and loop tape depend on which size you are making. Since
it's fairly inexpensive, it's always better too have a little
too much than not enough so these estimates are based on the
size large for which you should have 12 inches of loop tape and
4 inches of hook tape. That ends up being a 3:1 ratio for loop
and hook.

A.Any search engine will bring up a whole slew of
links for you to check out if you search "diaper fabrics" or some such
phrase. Before ordering, it's a good idea to track down some reviews or
talk to other diaper-makers to check out their reputation.

A. So much of diaper-making is simply based on personal
preference. That's the beauty of sewing them yourself. But, I
understand that when you are just learning, you really have no
frame of reference and may not have formed a personal preference
yet. In this case, the best (and most fun!) thing to do is to
seek out some popular WAHM diaper stores like those at Hyena Cart. Take a look at
their diapers and take note of the fabrics and number of layers
they use if that information is available. You can get a pretty
good feel for a good starting point for your homemade diapers.
And, seeing how much you'd pay to buy diapers instead of making
them, you'll probably be even more excited to get sewing :)

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